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Red Bull Racing's Formula One drivers took to the street to celebrate the 2011 season.

About 60,000 spectators turned out in Milton Keynes, England, on Dec. 10 to see the Red Bull Racing Home Run, the team's fan and staff appreciation event celebrating its 2011 drivers' and constructors' championships.

"It was something special to drive the car in Milton Keynes today in front of all the fans," Webber said in a statement. "The location was close to the factory and I live pretty locally too, so it was nice to give something back to the community. I know some of the roundabouts on the course from driving my road car, so it was something different to drive them in an F1 car."

Vettel added, "It's great to be here in Milton Keynes, which is where the cars are built and everyone from the factory works. It's nice to say thank you and to see all the fans from the area. It was good fun; we did some donuts and enjoyed ourselves out there. It's a great way to finish the season."

The duo was joined by team principal Christian Horner, who had just returned from the FIA Awards in India with Webber and Vettel, and chief technical officer Adrian Newey.

As the team celebrated its double-championship success, they were joined by David Coulthard, who drove a NASCAR stock car, Red Bull stunt rider Chris Pfeiffer and F1 TV personality Jake Humphrey.

"It's flattering to have so many people turn out to celebrate what we have achieved," Horner said. "Without the fans, there's no Formula One and no Red Bull, so it's good to give something back and celebrate our double world championship like this."